Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician

PL Developments, also known as PLD, is a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods. The Maintenance Technician ensures the proper functioning and installation of machinery and equipment used in the production processes. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 2:30 pm, OT as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience working on packaging lines, preferably in a cGMP environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Experience with equipment packaging equipment (labelers, rotary and in-line filler, in-line cappers, jet printers, cartoner's, bundlers, sleevers, heat tunnels and case sealers).
• Ensure alignment with maintenance manager's expectations, proactively prevent issues, and contribute to ongoing enhancements and efficiencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic machinist experience using lathe and mill is a plus.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have own tools.
• Must be able to work any shift and overtime as needed.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General maintenance duties such as replacing valves and pumps, motors, gear reducers.
• Disassembly and assembly of electric motors, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Repair machinery and conveyor belts.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Maintains technical and professional knowledge.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required for plant maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Frequently, and occasionally more than 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and work with small components.
• Frequent reaching overhead, under equipment, and in confined spaces.
• Good visual acuity for reading schematics and inspecting parts; ability to hear equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, or dusty environments, often while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to maintain balance while working at heights or on uneven surfaces.

BENEFITS: PLD is a proud equal opportunity employer offering many corporate benefits, including: Medical and Dental Benefits Vision 401K with employer match Group Life Insurance Flex Spending Accounts Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Tuition Assistance Corporate Discount Program Opportunities to Flourish Within the Company